Mettle and Toughness

Mettle

Mettle noun - The courage to carry on.

Toughness and mettle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toughness" instead a noun "Mettle".

Nearby Words: mettlesome, mettled

Toughness

Toughness noun - Enduring strength and energy.

Mettle and toughness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mettle" instead a noun "Toughness".

Nearby Words: tough, toughen, tougher
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